Baby Ultrasound Questions (Page 1)
What is Inner-Vision Ultrasound?
Inner-Vision ultrasound has been set up to offer 3D/4D ultrasound scans of your unborn baby. The philosophy of Inner-Vision ultrasound is to provide a unique experience for you and your family in a relaxed and professional environment. Fully allowing time for you to bond with your baby.
What are 3d/4d ultrasound scans?
This new ultrasound technique allows us to produce 3D images of your baby and display them on the screen. The 4D technique allows us to update the image in real time and allow you to see your baby, moving in 3D. Sometimes facial expressions, swallowing or even blinking can be seen - look at our gallery section and follow the links to see other images.
Is ultrasound safe?
In over 30 years of clinical practice and many hundreds of research papers, ultrasound has not been linked to any adverse side effects.
How long is the scan appointment?
Usually sessions last approximately 45 minutes. In that time we aim to show you as much of the baby as we can. We will record the scan and take images, taking the time to explain and guide you through what you can see on the screen.
Who can I bring along?
Anyone you want to, as long as there no more than three other adults in the scan room at any one time. Children are more than welcome, but once inside our premises they must be supervised at all times. At Inner-Vision we realize this is a magical time for you and your family and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Are these scans always a success?
Unfortunately sometimes babies don't do what you want them to and if they are face down we may be unable to get very good images. We may ask you to walk for a while or perhaps have a drink and wait to see if baby moves, we will scan you again after 30 minutes. If baby is still in an awkward position we will book you a further appointment to suit your requirements at no extra charge and we will provide you with an image taken during the session.
When do I book an appointment for?
The best time for an Inner-Vision scan is around the 26-32 week gestation as the baby is big enough to see clearly, but not too big to scan.
Who works at Inner-Vision Ultrasound?
The staff in the scan room are qualified sonographers and midwives who have worked extensively in the NHS. We believe that your questions can be answered better by our staff by providing a broad range of obstetric experience.
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